You haven't paid much attention to this matchup I would guess then. The Clippers just matchup well against Memphis for whatever reason. I think it's the one matchup where they miss Rudy Gay. They are good enough inside to neutralize the big men, and their perimeter play is substantially better.

Clips have won 8 of last 12 against the Griz. Zach isn't what he was 2 years ago. Gasol is a stud on both ends, but that's not enough. Paul plays Conley really physical, and it really takes him out of his game. Then Memphis' bench is mediocre, and Crawford tends to get loose with only Bayless typically guarding him. As Okc said, it's a bad matchup for Memphis. Honestly, it might be the worst matchup in the league for them.

Oh, and Lionel Hollins has done a wonderful job completely getting into Ed Davis' head. He'd really improved as a Raptor. He comes to Memphis, Hollins denigrates the trade publicly, refuses to play Davis and now he's playing like a rookie.

Strangely enough I'm rooting for Memphis. I think OKC matches up better against LA, but I just like Memphis better.

I hope I'm wrong, and the Grizz comeback tonight. The Bigs need to step up!

Had LAC in 7 at beginning of thread. Haven't seen anything that would lead me to change my mind yet. Clippers are just a better team, but the games are going to be played a little differently in Memphis I expect.

Oh, and Lionel Hollins has done a wonderful job completely getting into Ed Davis' head. He'd really improved as a Raptor. He comes to Memphis, Hollins denigrates the trade publicly, refuses to play Davis and now he's playing like a rookie.

Ed Davis was very good for us this year. What an awful trade that was. Too bad to hear they've destroyed his development as well.